Stewart and Staples seek Aiken Electric board seats
Stewart a veteran trustee and Staples a former general manager announced bids for District 3 and District 4 seats on the Aiken Electric Cooperative board. Stewart aims to keep rates low while improving service and cites board diversity. Staples leverages 30 years in the system to ensure dependable low cost power. Election set for May 19 at the annual meeting.
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Jim) Stewart
Charles Staples
Aiken Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees
Stewart
Staples
District 4
District 3
Cooperatives of
South Carolina
Economic Development Partnership of
Aiken
Edgefield Counties
National Day of Prayer draws 900 to Aiken church
Hundreds from diverse faiths attended the Greater Aiken observance at St. John s United Methodist Church with a 900 person turnout. A 20 church choir and orchestra performed sacred songs as five local leaders gave prayers and Mayor Cavanaugh read a proclamation naming May 3 2001 National Day of Prayer in the City of Aiken. The event featured Lisa Van Riper of Greenville speaking on religion and American life and closed with reflections on the nation’s moral direction.
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Greater Aiken
St. John’s United Methodist Church
America
William Bowser
Vesley United Methodist Church
Eddie Leopard
Millbrook Baptist Church
Sheila Rogers
St. John’s
Beatrice Manning
the Crown Christian Center
Timothy Carter
Salvation Army
Richard Church
Aiken
Habitat For Humanity
Fred Cavanaugh
Greg Ryberg
Lisa van Riper
Greenville
van Riper
Exile
Jeremiah
Evelyn Morris
Cavanaugh
Scott Webster
Lobster Races Bring Music and Charity to Newberry Center
Downtown Aiken hosts 17th annual Lobster Races at Newberry Street Festival Center beginning 5:30 pm with 13 races and a 6:30 pm post. The Band of Oz headlines at 8 pm with side stages, rides and food plus games. Proceeds aid three area charities including Aiken County Special Olympics and Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center. Shirts $12 grant free admission, available at local venues. Sponsors include Home Depot, Coors Light, Carolina First Bank and WBBQ.
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Atken
Newberry Street Festival Center
Band of Oz
Festival Center
Aiken County
Special Olympics
Tri-Development Center
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Lobster
Aiken Brewing Co
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
City Billiards
STAR Ride-A-Thon inaugurates fundraiser in Hitchcock Woods
STAR Riding & Driving Inc a nonprofit aiding children and adults with disabilities hosts the inaugural Ride-A-Thon in Hitchcock Woods to fund therapeutic riding. Julie Robins, event coordinator, notes riders raise their own sponsorships and enjoy a woods ride. Registration starts 9 0 a.m. at Fulmer International lot with 25 dollar minimum for lunch shirt and awards.
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Hitchcock Woods
Star Riding & Driving, Inc
Julie Robins
Fulmer International
Dibble Road
STAR
Thief Surprised in Home Flees Toward Church
Aiken County sheriff reports a black male, 20 to 25, 5'7" and 165 pounds, wearing a Kelly green shirt and khaki cargo pants, entered a residence on Old Jackson Highway Wednesday morning around 10 25 and fled after being confronted by the homeowner. The search with bloodhounds lasted hours with no suspect found.
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Jackson
Old Jackson Highway
Michael Frank
Aiken County
Frank
Family dog trapped by neighbor's setup in yard
Aiken County dog owner Cathy Durham freed her dog after it was caught in an animal trap placed by Billy J. Carver. Durham, 31, reported the incident to deputies, and Carver, 76, faces trespassing charges on a court summons.
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Bart
Oaen Drive
Aiken County Animal Control
Billy J. Carver
Eden Drive
Cathy Durham
Daley Drive
Aiken County
Durham
Aiken County seeks new veterans affairs officer
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation began accepting applications for county veterans affairs officer through May 18. Veterans affairs officer Robin Starks has announced her resignation effective in June. Applicants should file with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission’s Aiken office or other offices.
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Aiken County
Robin Starks
Veterans Affairs
S.C. Employment Security Commission
Aiken
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